Near-Term Options for Improving Security at Los Angeles International Airport

Publication Date: January 2004

Publisher: RAND Corporation

Author(s): Thomas Hamilton; Terry L. Schell; Donald Stevens; Richard Mesic

Research Area: Government; Transportation

Type: Brief

Coverage: California

Abstract:

Commissioned by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), this study examines near-term options for reducing the terrorist threat to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The key to implementing a successful strategy of deterrence is to understand and reduce LAX’s vulnerabilities. The authors analyze a wide range of possible terrorist actions and assess LAX’s level of vulnerability. They then examine possible alternative courses of action LAX can take to reduce these vulnerabilities.